Chapter 409: Azure Sky as Canvas, Soul-Stealing Banner Swings Like a Brush
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Updated : Oct 13th, 2025
.......But seeing his own Qi Refiners falling in waves,
He still found it hard to accept in his heart!
Yet with the arrow already loosed, there was no turning back. He dared not disobey the madman Kim Eun-jung's orders.
Gritting his teeth, he formed hand seals and pressed forward.
Crude talismans constructed a terrifying scene - a massive millstone lay flat, rolling across its surface as countless tormented souls fled in panic.
Those who slowed even slightly were crushed to dust beneath the stone roller.
Park Yong-ho pushed both palms forward.
The bloodstained millstone came grinding toward Tai Island.
"Fuck it, crush them!!!!!!"
Yes,
He could have just commanded from the rear, waiting for his Qi Refiners to trample over their fallen comrades' bodies, advancing through rivers of blood.
Only engaging when close combat began.
That would be safer.
But he simply couldn't bear watching his Qi Refiners die in droves.
As a high-level combatant, if he could just divert some of the Great Han's formation power, many lives might temporarily be spared!
They would still die.
But compared to perishing under formations, Park Yong-ho preferred they die by Great Han Qi Refiners' hands.
For no other reason than two words:
Dignity!!
War is the collision of stances, but its process reveals human nature.
With Park Yong-ho charging ahead,
Wei Gao's Qi Refiners found their pressure significantly reduced.
Watching them fearlessly advance,
Forming human walls as they pushed forward,
The unorthodox Qi Refiners of Tai Island grew increasingly agitated, cracking their knuckles in anticipation.
Many could be seen trembling slightly -
Not from fear,
But excitement.
"You wanna match our madness?! I scare even myself when I go crazy!!!"
"Comparing who can fight harder? We're your fucking ancestors!!!"
"Fuck your mothers!!!"
"Feifan! Give the order! Three waves!!!"
"We need to show our might! Let the Grand Guardian see we're not just scavengers following his wake!"
"We can fight too!!"
Finally, amidst the unorthodox cultivators' roars,
Yan Feifan shouted: "Three waves!!"
At his command,
They surged forth like caged beasts unleashed.
The unorthodox Qi Refiners howled as they charged,
Their eyes devoid of fear, filled only with excitement for materials and relentless madness.
Challenging the unorthodox in ruthlessness and desperation? You've met your match!
The armies clashed.
Observing the enemy Qi Refiners' disciplined strikes with fists, feet, and artifacts,
Our unorthodox cultivators responded with hidden weapons, poison, and unpredictable flexibility.
When palm strikes came, they'd catch them, then twist their necks - detaching heads that flew to bite through opponents' throats.
Blood-drenched flying heads cackled: "Grandpa's been training desperate moves since day one!"
When blades swung down and were blocked, leaving midlines open, ghostly hands would emerge from unorthodox cultivators' bellies to rip out hearts.
"You're just now going crazy? I've been insane since becoming a Qi Refiner!"
Such scenes played out endlessly.
High above,
Wang Qingge coldly observed the carnage below, her Soul-Stealing Banner waving relentlessly to harvest enemy lives.
Against the azure sky's backdrop, the banner swayed like a calligrapher's brush, its movements trailing black smoke like ink strokes.
Her Taoist robe fluttered in the breeze, stray hairs revealing a profile of chilling beauty - a moment that, if frozen, would radiate an ineffable sophistication.
Like exquisite porcelain passed through ages.
Park Yong-ho looked up at the merciless Wang Qingge: "She must die first!"
He launched upward,
Only to be intercepted halfway by a massive descending palm.
Deputy Director Ji formed seals: "You sneaky little shit!!"
Their battle erupted instantly.
The brutal conflict continued, the battlefield now a true meat grinder.
In the distance,
Eyes reflected the carnage.
Kim Eun-jung smiled: "Yes, kill like this."
Pressing his earpiece: "Reinforce Tai Island. Maintain offensive momentum."
Gazing toward the island, he mused:
"Kill, die. Our mindsets differ. Even three-for-one, four-for-one is acceptable. Ten-for-one...if it yields the intelligence I seek, it's worth it."
Producing Lu Ding's photo from his bag, he addressed it:
"I've memorized your exploits since arriving here."
"I admit your prowess. Being from different nations without direct conflict, your record shows you're no fool."
"Without war, we might have been friends. I value clever companions."
"But now...that's impossible."
He hoped Lu Ding would appear - the glory of killing him outweighed the risk his notorious unpredictability posed.
Yet smart men avoid risks.
So he equally hoped Lu Ding wouldn't come.
Capturing Tai Island would suffice for commendation, a safer achievement.
Even if temporarily held before Great Han reclaimed it, that was fine.
An excuse to retreat honorably.
Kim Eun-jung sighed: "Ah...such dilemma."
Taking his phone, he sent messages:
[Release news about attacking Huang River First Dam]
Then:
[Have Mr. One-Eyed Five hidden at the battlefield]
Third:
[Prepare Heavenly Perception elites]
Since Lu Ding's appearance remained uncertain,
Best prepare for it.
Even if Lu Ding never came, Wei Gao would only lose some sacrificial pawns meant to draw Great Han's attention.
Kim Eun-jung could still take Tai Island, keeping Mr. One-Eyed Five and Heavenly Perception in reserve.
The messages sent,
Wei Gao executed the plan immediately.
News of the dam attack reached Great Han swiftly.
Astonishment!
Was Wei Gao truly this bold?
Had they lost their minds?
Daring to assault Huang River First Dam? Overreaching much?
You unworthy shits!
Though an actual attack seemed unlikely,
No one dared gamble.
The stakes were too high.
This potential must be eradicated at root.
Initially, Great Han considered
Using Heavenly Perception elites to crush this threat completely - they had plenty.
But reconsidering, something felt off.
Wei Gao's boldness didn't match their character.
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